December 2021

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Last Week in Washington Last week, the Senate passed a bill that procedurally allows them to raise the debt ceiling with a simple 51-vote majority. The bill also includes several provisions on delays

"We offer our sincere congratulations to Michael D. Smith on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the next CEO of AmeriCorps. New Profit and America Forward have worked alongside Michael for years, and he exemplifies the type of leader our country and AmeriCorps sorely need: a fearless visionary, a champion of inclusion and equity, and a believer

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Last Week in Washington Last Thursday, December 2nd, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through February 18, 2022. The CR extends government funding for programs at the Fiscal Year

Every month, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Zearn As the COVID-19 pandemic